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Coulombe allowed three runs (one earned) on two hits and struck out two in 1.2 innings versus Cleveland on Friday. He did not factor in the decision.

Coulombe was called up from Triple-A St. Paul to serve as the opener Friday. He gave up home runs to Amed Rosario and Bobby Bradley in the first inning and couldn't complete the second before Griffin Jax entered the contest. It's unclear what Coulombe's role going forward will be if he sticks on the major-league roster, but he'd most likely take on a low-leverage role in the bullpen.

Gilbreath (0-1) allowed an unearned run on a hit and a walk in a third of an inning to take the loss against the Brewers on Friday.

The southpaw recorded the final out of the 10th inning but issued a single and a walk to load the bases in the 11th. Following his removal, Keston Hiura hit a sacrifice fly off Yency Almonte to end the game. Gilbreath has made six relief appearances since he was recalled by Colorado, and he hasn't allowed any earned runs in five innings during that time.

Bard allowed two runs on one hit and one walk while striking out three in the ninth inning to blow the save in Friday's loss to the Brewers.

Bard picked up his 10th save of the season in Wednesday's win over the Mariners, but he was unable to preserve a two-run lead in Friday's matchup as the Rockies went on to lose in 11 innings. The right-hander still likely has decent job security as Colorado's closer given the team's lack of other options, but he's been charged with a loss and a blown save across his last three appearances.

Payamps' back has been "so-so" recently according to manager Charlie Montoyo, which has led the Blue Jays to not use him, Mitch Bannon of SI.com reports.

Payamps hasn't pitched since June 17, and Montoyo revealed Friday that the right-hander's lack of usage is due to an injury. The issue apparently hasn't been serious enough to warrant a trip to the injured list, but it's not yet clear when he'll be able to return to the mound.

Coulombe's contract was selected by the Twins on Friday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Coulombe is expected to be the first pitcher in a bullpen game against Cleveland on Friday. He owns a respectable 4.19 ERA in 146 career innings at the major-league level. The veteran lefty has spent all of this season with Triple-A St. Paul, recording a 1.77 ERA over 20.1 frames.

Brasier (concussion) is receiving a medical checkup Friday in Boston and could begin baseball activities if cleared, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

The 33-year-old landed on the injured list in late March due to a calf strain, and he had his rehab derailed in early June when he was struck in the side of the head by a line drive during a simulated game. Brasier has been resting at home while recovering from a concussion, but he may be able to pick up his rehab program in the near future.

Lange (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Sunday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Lange has already spent the required 10 days on the injured list. He'll need a bit more time before he's ready to be activated, but his return doesn't appear to be too far off. He's expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo early next week.

Wells was called up from Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.

The 24-year-old has a 5.63 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 27:4 K:BB across 32 innings at Triple-A this season, and he'll receive his first taste of the big leagues. Wells and Konner Wade, who had his contract selected Friday, could be in the mix to fill the rotation spot of Dean Kremer after Kremer was demoted to Norfolk.

Manager Joe Girardi said Friday that Neris has been supplanted as the Phillies' closer by Jose Alvarado, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Girardi indicated after Neris blew another save Wednesday that he'd consider making a change at closer, and Alvarado will now be Philadelphia's top option in save situations. Neris went 9-for-11 in save opportunities with a 1.90 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 29:8 K:BB through his first 25 outings of the season, but he blew three saves and surrendered six runs in his past six appearances. The 30-year-old will shift to a different role for now, though he could reclaim the closer's job later on if he can rediscover his earlier form.

Manager Joe Girardi said Friday that Alvarado has overtaken Hector Neris as Philadelphia's top option for saves, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Alvarado has two saves this season with his last one coming May 5, but he'll receive an opportunity as the Phillies' closer after Neris was unable to convert three of his past four save chances. Alvarado has also recorded nine holds while posting a 2.70 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 36:23 K:BB across 26.2 innings. The left-hander's 19.7 percent walk rate, which would be a career-worst mark, will be his largest hurdle in his path to securing the closer's gig long term.